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Planning in Rotherbridge

Only 4 decisions near Rotherbridge in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rotherbridge in the last 24 months, from Chichester District Council's planning register.

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About Rotherbridge

Rotherbridge is a quaint village located about 1 mile south-west of Petworth in West Sussex. Historically significant, it was named after a bridge that once spanned the River Rother, with the river taking its name from the bridge itself. Rotherbridge also lent its name to the Hundred of Rotherbridge, which included several nearby villages and Petworth, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development. It sits within the Petworth district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rotherbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rotherbridge has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rotherbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Rotherbridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Rotherbridge.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rotherbridge?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Rotherbridge.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rotherbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Rotherbridge is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rotherbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Rotherbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.